Agrarian Issues

Draft Sugar Control Order 2024 Strips Farmer, State Govt Rights: AISFF

The sugarcane farmers’ federation said the central government is “slowly removing pro-farmer provisions” in the existing sugar control order and taking away power from states.THE union government has published the draft Sugar (Control) Order, 2024, citing technological advancements in the production process and other changes in the industry to replace the Sugar (Control) Order, 1966.Criticising the move, the All-India Sugarcane Farmers Federation (AISFF) has accused the union government of deleting even the few provisions that extended some benefits to sugarcane farmers.

AIAWU Demands Relief for the Flood-affected Areas

INDIA has been struggling with severe floods and unprecedented heavy rainfall throughout 2024, resulting in significant loss of lives and extensive property damage. Reports indicate that thousands of lives have been lost due to the extreme weather conditions. The relentless rains have led to widespread devastation in states like Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Assam, Tripura, Bihar, and Uttar Pradesh. The floods have displaced millions, forcing them to evacuate their homes and seek shelter in temporary relief camps.

AIKS Demands Adequate Relief to Tripura Flood Victims

TRIPURA has been hit by unprecedented rainfall during the period August 19-23, 2024 leading to the most devastating floods in recent times. Thirty one people have been killed and some are reported missing. AIKS, in a statement issued on August 29, has condoled the loss of lives and expressed its solidarity with their families. There has been widespread loss of crops, cattle and massive damage to houses.

AIKS Condemns BJP MP's Statements against Farmers

THE All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS), in a statement issued on August 16, has  strongly condemned the irresponsible and malicious statements made by Kangana Ranaut, BJP MP from Mandi against farmers and the historic farmers’ movement that ferociously fought the corporate takeover of Indian agriculture. In a recent interview with a Hindi daily, the actress turned BJP MP described the farmers’ movement as an anti-national force engaged in destabilising India with the help of “external forces”.

AIKS Demands Action against Dereliction of Duty On Tungabhadra Dam Crest Gate

THE All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS), in a statement issued on August 16, has noteds with concern the gross dereliction of duty leading to the 19th gate chain link of the Tungabhadra Dam breaking and inundating of nearby regions. Absence of regular monitoring and continuous inspection of the crest gates led to the accident. AIKS demands stringent action against the negligent officials and accountability of the union government.

SKM Hails Defeat of Union Minister Ajay Misra Teni, Demands Criminal Prosecution

The farmers’ collective congratulates voters for punishing BJP by denying it single party majority, flags drubbing in rural areas of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan.THE Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM), the farmers’ collective that led the year-long protest against the now repealed three farm laws, has congratulated the people of India, especially those in rural belts, for ensuring that the “anti-farmer and anti-worker” Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) did not get single-party majority.In a press statement issued on June 5, SKM said: “The people have severely punished the Modi led

AIKS Condemns Premeditated Murder of Cattle Transport Workers in Chhattisgarh

AIKS Accuses State Police of Chhattisgarh of Communal BiasDemands Judicial Enquiry and Immediate Arrest of the Culprits and Prosecution, Compensation of Rs 50 Lakh each to the Families of the Deceased and Rs 20 Lakh to the InjuredDemands that Parliament Enact a Law to Prevent Mob Lynching and Hate Crimes and Establish Fast Track Court for Speedy Trial and ConvictionTHE All India Kisan Sabha, in a statement issued on June10, has strongly protested the brutal murder of two cattle transport workers and the severe injury to another worker between 2 and 3 am on June 7, 2024 on t

ICAR Acting as Spin-Master for PM Modi’s ‘Doubling Farmers Income’ Claim: AIKS

Enable GingerCannot connect to Ginger Check your internet connectionor reload the browserDisable in this text fieldRephraseRephrase current sentenceNewslaundry Investigation Exposes Claim, Farmers Say Incomes Fell InsteadBelow we publish the statement issued by the All India Kisan Sabha, on April 18IN a recent ground report by digital news platform Newslaundry, the claim by Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) that the annual income of 75,000 farmers doubled between 2016 and 2021 has turned out to be a lie.

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